Montana State University
Montana State University will be the university of choice for those seeking a student-centered learning environment distinguished by innovation and discovery in a Rocky Mountain setting.
At Montana State University, students will find a challenging and diverse learning environment that promotes the exploration, discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. MSU students, regardless of discipline, participate in a research or creative experience. These active, hands-on learning experiences give students a chance to practice what they’ve learned and provide excellent preparation for careers after college. MSU’s reputation for excellence and spectacular Rocky Mountain setting attract high quality students and faculty. Through its proximity to Yellowstone National Park and the Rocky Mountains, the university has developed a range of exciting field research programs. Whether it be searching for exotic microorganisms in Yellowstone’s thermal pools or digging for dinosaurs in the reaches of eastern Montana, our landscape offers opportunities found in few other places in the world.
The Bobcat Community
Nearby attractions: Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 16 miles; Big Sky Ski Resort, 45 miles; Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, 10 miles; Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, 25 miles; Yellowstone National Park, 80 miles; Glacier National Park, 350 miles.
Montana State University is a safe, supportive community offering significant opportunity to integrate educational experience with the great outdoors. The academic culture is one of collaboration in which faculty members mentor students to help them focus their work, develop ideas and create partnerships across disciplines. In so doing, students explore new ideas addressing significant global issues.
The environment on campus is responsive, friendly and offers peer mentoring, caring staff, approachable administration, and a comprehensive network of student clubs and activities.
Additionally, Bozeman affords an unparalleled quality of life. It is a unique small town with the energy and cultural offerings of an urban area, and yet has a friendly, casual feel. Surrounded by four mountain ranges, national forests, spectacular ski resorts and blue-ribbon trout streams, the area offers countless opportunities for an active and inspiring lifestyle.
